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Best Non-Toxic Bath Towels
We vetted bath towels against the Welpr Standard and here are our top picks.
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Here's what we look for:
- Natural fibers like organic cotton, linen, wool, and hemp
- Non-toxic dyes and low-impact finishes
- Trusted third-party certifications like GOTS & OEKO-TEX
- Brands that are transparent about sourcing, materials, and ethics
Best Non-Toxic Bath Towels
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Boll & Branch
Plush Bath Towel (1 Pack)
Est. Price$49
9.1
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Meets the Welpr Standard
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Bath towel
Terry weave
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Terry weave
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3 year warranty
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Terry weave
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Jungmaven
Bath Towel (1 Pack)
Est. Price$48
7.9
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Ingredient Safety
Meets the Welpr Standard
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Recyclable packaging
1 year warranty
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Terry weave
Rough Linen
Linen Bath Towel (1 Pack)
Est. Price$79
7.4
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Meets the Welpr Standard
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Linen weave
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Delilah Home
Bath Towel (2 Pack)
Est. Price$95
7.0
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How to Swap to Non-Toxic bath towels:
Here's how to swap to non-toxic bath towels:
What to know about bath towels
Bath towels press against large areas of your skin every day, often right after a shower when pores are open. The fabric they're made of, how they're dyed, and any chemical finishes applied during manufacturing all matter because of that repeated, full-body contact.
- Towels made from synthetic fabrics or treated with chemical softeners and coatings can leave residues on freshly washed skin.
- Welpr prioritizes towels made from natural fibers like organic cotton, linen, or hemp, and checks that dyes and finishes are safe.
Review the towels you already have
Check the care labels on your current towels for fiber content and any finish details. Start with the towels you and your family use most often, especially ones used by kids or on the face.
- Look for labels that say 100% cotton or another natural fiber — if the label lists polyester, nylon, or a blend with synthetic fibers, note those towels as ones to replace first.
- Towels marketed as 'wrinkle-free,' 'anti-microbial,' or 'stain-resistant' often have chemical coatings worth flagging.
Use your current towels more safely
If you're not ready to replace your towels right away, a few simple steps can reduce residues from dyes and finishes. This is especially worth doing with brand-new towels before their first use.
- Wash new towels two or three times with hot water before using them — this helps rinse out excess dye and chemical finishes from manufacturing.
- Run an extra rinse cycle and, when possible, air dry or dry in sunlight to help release remaining residues and odors naturally.
Choose cleaner replacements
Look for towels made from 100% natural fibers like organic cotton, linen, or hemp. Certifications like GOTS or OEKO-TEX® are good signs, but Welpr also reviews the materials, dyes, and brand transparency behind every product.
- Avoid towels dyed with azo dyes or marketed with performance coatings — instead, look for undyed, naturally dyed, or GOTS-certified options from transparent brands.
- Click the button above to shop Welpr Approved bath towels.
Camille May
Cofounder & Product Curator
Camille May is the co-creator of Welpr and a guide for clean living. After selling her last company in the health food space, she went non-toxic while working to heal an autoimmune condition....
Olushola M. Awoyemi
Medical Reviewer, PhD
Olushola M. Awoyemi (aka Shola) is a board-certified toxicologist and a research scientist with a PhD in Environmental Toxicology. Shola's long-term ambition is to be recognized as a world-renowned expert in toxicology,...